Consulting Engineer, 5+ Years, SP – NMS & Orchestration/Virtualization Technologies

Cisco

Consulting Engineer leading Cisco Service Provider solution design, deployment, migration, and optimization. Applying network automation, virtualization, and Agentic AI for strategic customers.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timePune • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, deploying, and optimizing Service Provider solutions, with a strong focus on integrating AI and automation into service delivery. Proficient in network management, software programmability, and advanced database management, while effectively collaborating with multifunctional teams to achieve business outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Service Provider Solutions DesignNetwork Management Tools ExpertiseSQL Database and PostgreSQL ProficiencyPython and Automation KnowledgeAdvanced Linux/Unix Administration

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Hard Skills

Network ManagementSQLPostgreSQLPythonYAMLJSONGitHubAnsibleTerraformLinux/Unix Administration

Soft Skills

Consulting SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

VMwareDockerKubernetesCrossworkCisco NSOPCANCS540NCS560ASR9kCisco 8k

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNACCNP - DevOps

Industry Keywords

Service ProviderAI IntegrationAutomationVirtualizationOrchestration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDockerKubernetesLinuxPostgresPythonSQLTerraformUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the execution of design, deployment, migration, and optimization of robust Service Provider solutions for strategic customers
Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers
Create customer-facing documentation, migration plans, and implementation plans aligned to CX standards
Build complex test environments to validate designs
Engage in customer solution discussions and connect proposed solutions to business priorities
Shape architectural direction for major enterprises
Integrate AI and automation into Cisco service delivery
Collaborate with Cisco account teams, partners, and multifunctional groups to drive technology transitions and business outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BE/BTech degree or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in a similar job role
Any Service Provider related certification (CCNA, CCNP - DevOps) is helpful
Expertise in handling Network Management (NMS) tools/applications
Advanced understanding/experience with SQL databases and PostgreSQL
Knowledge of software programmability and automation, including Python, YAML, JSON, GitHub, Ansible, and Terraform
Knowledge of orchestration and/or virtualization technologies
Advanced Linux/Unix OS administration and troubleshooting skills
Understanding of virtualization technologies, including VMware, Docker, and Kubernetes
Knowledge of Network Automation & Controllers: Crosswork, Cisco NSO, and PCA
Knowledge and hands-on experience developing Agentic AI tools and using industry models
Knowledge of NCS540, NCS560, ASR9k, NCS55xx, and Cisco 8k platforms
Understanding of relevant Cisco technologies and delivery methods
Foundational consulting and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous learning, mentorship, and knowledge sharing
Opportunities to grow and build are limitless
Opportunities to experiment and learn
Global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators